Own The Build
Own the Build is the podcast for Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Directors who want to sharpen their commercial edge and lead with confidence.
Hosted by Paul Heming, former Commercial leader and now co-founder of C-Link, each week’s conversation dives into the realities of modern commercial management — from procurement and contracts to digital transformation and leadership in construction.
Through honest discussions with industry leaders, forensic planners, and forward-thinking QSs, Paul explores how the best commercial teams deliver profit, performance, and project certainty in a changing industry.
If you’re serious about mastering the commercial side of construction — this is where you build your advantage.
Own The Build
Question Time #3: Your Construction and QS Challenges Answered (EP 208.1)
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In our latest listener-driven Question Time episode, Paul Heming and Chris Barber dive into your pressing Quantity Surveying and construction challenges. From late payments to navigating design disputes, this episode is packed with actionable advice for industry professionals.
📅 Reminder: We’ll be hosting this Q&A episode once a month – send your questions to paul@c-link.com to have them featured!
What You’ll Learn:
🔹 Managing Late Payment Applications
Discover how to handle subcontractors’ late applications while adhering to strict payment schedules.
🔹 Ensuring Spec-Compliant Quotes
Explore effective methods to ensure subcontractor bids align with project specifications and avoid future disputes.
🔹 Dealing with Acceleration Instructions
Learn how to respond to acceleration instructions from main contractors, including protecting your position under JCT contracts.
🔹 Claiming Loss of Profit on Variations
Gain insights on managing significant scope omissions and the potential to claim for loss of profit.
🎉 Exclusive Giveaway
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- Mastering Your Career in Quantity Surveying
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📩 Have a question for Question Time? Email paul@c-link.com
Want to connect with Paul?
Paul is on Linkedin here and would love to talk. You can also connect with Paul at paul@c-link.com or through, C-Link.
C-Link is software built by Quantity Surveyors for Quantity Surveyors. We save 600 hours of Quantity Surveying time per project in automation. We can make your QS’ so much more efficient.
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